Porsche 718 Boxster / Cayman Buyers Guide 982 (2016-2024) Common faults and reliability

Porsche 718/Cayman/Boxster 982 (2016-2024) Buyers guide for common problems with the 2.0-litre and 2.5-litre flat-four models and the 4.0-litre flat-six in the GTS, Spyder and GT4. Avoid buying a cheap broken 718 Cayman 982 Gen with rust and known faults, and if you have already bought a 718 Boxster then you can use this as an owner's guide on what to look out for. Avoid the mistakes of buying the cheapest broken Porsche 718 as a track car or fast daily only to have large bills and spend more time looking at your 718 Cayman or Boxster than driving it. You may be attempting to fix the Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman with parts known to fix weak points with our review. This buyer's guide covers the Porsche Boxster and Porsche Cayman in the 718 models from 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 in all trims from T to S or base models all the way up to GTS, GT4 and Sypyder along with RS models. owners may also find our guide useful and informative as we list common faults and problems to keep a look out for.
The 982 Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman has had a mixed review for its reliability although some known faults and problems remain and should be avoided when looking for one to buy.
If you have previously bought or sold a Porsche 718 why not add a comment below about your experience?
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Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman 982 running costs and reliability as well as common faults and what to know before you buy.

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[@Datimdavis2900]

Very accurate review. My 2022 718S has been flawless!

[@johnob1824]

718s iv had has had no issues what so ever..great car.

[@asianfilmfan1]

My 2017 Boxster has not exhibited any problems!!! Regular maintenance is expensive.

[@antonylacroix6475]

Accurate review thanks - many 718 Spyder ( including mine) have had PADM transmission mount a failure ( some multiple times ) - expensive but replaced under warranty if you have it - as they fail randomly porsche not recalled

[@themilesdriven]

Thanks for adding this information about the gearbox mount 👍

[@4liter]

Is yours auto or manual?

[@antonylacroix6475]

Semi auto PDK

[@Nicke_C8H18]

Haven't had any problems with my manual 2017 Cayman S. I have owned it since new and did a stage 1 tune in 2019.

[@johnob1824]

did you feel the difference with your stage 1 tune, also, who did your tune?

[@Nicke_C8H18]

@johnob1824 BSR did my tune. Swedish tuner. Have dealer's all over the world. There is definitely a difference from stock. More exhaust sound. 400hp and 529Nm torque. Can be little twitchy/aggressive in sport mode.

[@tintworldmiramar7563]

Awesome video man

[@adrianrubi5012]

9:50 “4 liter naturally aspirated …..”what?…unintelligible.

[@themilesdriven]

'4.0-liter naturally aspirated motor'. It plays ok my side, is the sound dropping out for you?

[@adrianrubi5012]

@@themilesdriven yes like it was dropping out. Replayed it several times. JBL charge 2 bluetooth speaker. But ok thanks for clarifying.

[@adrianrubi5012]

@@themilesdrivennow it plays fine…thanks.

[@Banking_Helmet]

@@adrianrubi5012 what a silly comment

[@muffinman4353]

The one and only is the flagship 911.... Don't waste your money on the 982's.

[@clu4u]

Don’t waste your breath, my 981 has the 3.8 from a 911S. You don’t know what the hell you’re talking about, son.

[@muffinman4353]

@@clu4u It's still a Cayman. Maybe one day you'll be able to afford the REAL Porsche. Go drive your wannabe 911, boy...

[@joevecchio4687]

I just ordered my first and probably last Porsche yesterday 2025 boxster s Dealers last one on allocation Should be quite entertaining for a 70 year old geezer 😂 No pdk 👍

[@muffinman4353]

@@joevecchio4687 Sorry to hear that, Joe. You only live once. If you're seventy and ordering your last Porsche , splurge and order the 911. They tweaked it a bit for 25'. It's gorgeous, you owe it to yourself, it's not too late to cancel your order.

[@clu4u]

@@muffinman4353 I’ve got a 911S 3.8 in my Spyder. What you got, 👦 little boy?

[@ChrysalixDotOrg]

My 2024 Cayman GTS 4.0 still grinds second gear. It happens randomly and it doesn’t matter if the car is cold or warm. It doesn’t matter if the clutch is fully engaged. What I do now is I go from 1st to neutral for one second then to second gear. This has avoided the grind.

[@muffinman4353]

Not good, my neighbor had the same issue.... unload it.

[@mistmusicfestival]

Under warranty so why not just bring it in?

[@miviaflower]

Goes away after a few thousand miles